Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les equipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.
Mission description
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world. In the role of VP, Continuous Improvement, you'll play a pivotal part on our team. Define and champion the progress strategy to improve the performance of Safran Cabin, in full alignment with the directives of General Management. Design and lead ambitious and innovative improvement initiatives across all key processes to drive sustainable transformation and operational excellence. Align and engage teams around ambitious action plans to achieve and exceed the company's strategic objectives, applying a Think global, act local mindset. Reporting to the Quality, Continuous Improvement & Risk Executive VP at Safran Cabin, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the roadmap that sustainably enhances the company's performance and culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Deploy a structured and unifying continuous improvement approach at all levels, supporting the company's competitiveness, transformation, and leadership. Lead the BSC (Balanced Score Card), Master Plan, and Hoshin Kanri, ensuring their coherence and effectiveness across the organization. Act as a driving force by leading, facilitating, and overseeing strategic and priority initiatives to achieve objectives. Energize the improvement approach by ensuring rigorous planning, project tracking, and anticipation of risks and roadblocks. Deploy Participative Innovation and organize Safran Cabin's representation at the Safran Innovation Awards. Develop and embed Lean Six Sigma skills and methods, and ensure the application of operational excellence standards (QRQC, One Safran OPEX, 5S, Visual Management, etc.). Become a change management agent to support all transformations and improvements of the company Take full responsibility for the results achieved Internal and external communication: Interact with General Management and the Executive Committee. Represent Safran Cabin in Group's improvement initiative committees and forums and with other Group entities. Lead and actively contribute to business networks and multi-entity or multicultural projects. Act as the validation point for engaging external consultants related to continuous improvement.
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment. Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
- Team oriented
- Process focused
- Open & honest communication
- Quality minded
- Ability to persevere and honor commitments
- Recognizes success
- Executes with urgency
- Creates solutions
- Customer focused in everything we do Qualifications: - At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a continuous improvement, Transformation or Quality management role - 4-year college or Master's degree in Business, Engineering or Materials Management - MBA or equivalent - Black Belt and Change Management will be appreciated - Solid understanding of the company's strategic challenges, supported by cross-functional experience in various business areas and proven leadership of business entities and multidisciplinary, multicultural teams within a matrix environment. - Demonstrated ability to drive change in complex contexts, federate internal and external stakeholders, and mobilize collective energy to achieve results. - Strong leadership, results-oriented mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire, develop, and support both direct and functional teams towards overall success. - Lean-Sigma, QRQC, and One Safran knowledge is a plus. - Working languages: fluent English, French and /or Spanish will be appreciated
